Network & Security Administrator
Network Engineer
Firewall Administrator
In this course, you will focus on the most used features of FortiGate firewalls and their practical use in real operation. Through interactive lab exercises you will practice configuring firewall policies, user authentication, high availability (HA), SSL VPN, site-to-site IPsec VPN and the principles of Fortinet Security Fabric.
You will also learn how to effectively protect your network with FortiGate security profiles such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering and application control. The administrative fundamentals learned will provide you with a solid understanding of implementing and managing FortiGate firewalls, allowing you to safely and effectively deploy these technologies in a production environment.
The Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiGate Administrator certification exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for configuring and administering firewall solutions within an enterprise security infrastructure.
The certification exam can be scheduled through Pearson VUE.
The exam fee is not included in the course price.
Duration: 90 minutes
Number of questions: 50–55
Language: English
A score report will be available in your Pearson VUE account.
The course is intended for network and security professionals, firewall administrators, and network engineers who manage or will manage FortiGate firewalls in a production environment.
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, routing) and a basic understanding of firewall principles is required to enter the course.
Before taking the FortiGate Administrator course, you should have a thorough understanding of all topics covered in the FortiGate Operator course.
Yes. The course focuses on real-life operational scenarios (firewall policies, VPNs, HA, security profiles, troubleshooting) and prepares participants for normal FortiGate administration on a production network.
The course covers topics relevant to the Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiGate / FortiOS Administrator certification exam and serves as a quality preparation for this exam. However, the certification exam is not included in the course price. The exam must be booked separately through Pearson VUE.